1959 general election · North East
Newcastle-Upontyne West: 1959 general election result
Labour won Newcastle-Upontyne West at the 1959 general election with a majority of 5,023. Full result by party, turnout and change since the last election.
- Winner
- LabourLabour
- Majority
- 5,0239.5% of valid votes
- Turnout
- 82.0%52,889 valid votes
- Electorate
- 64,509
- Result
- Lab hold
| Party | Votes | Share | Change | Share bar |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labour Won | 28,956 | 54.8% | −0.9 | |
| Conservative | 23,933 | 45.3% | +0.9 | |
| Valid votes | 52,889 | |||
| Majority | 5,023 | 9.5% | ||
Change compared with the 1955 general election (same boundaries).
Questions and answers
Who won Newcastle-Upontyne West at the 1959 general election?
The Labour candidate won with 28,956 votes (54.8%). Result: Lab hold.
What was the majority in Newcastle-Upontyne West in 1959?
5,023 votes (9.5% of valid votes) over the Conservative.
What was the turnout in Newcastle-Upontyne West in 1959?
82.0% of the 64,509 registered electors cast a valid vote (52,889 votes).
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